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Tag Archives | Personal Finance
Will Closing Your Credit Card Account Hurt Your Credit Score?
by Christine Bilger on February 8, 2013 in Credit & Debt
How to Succeed in [Personal Finance] Without Really Trying
by Christine Bilger on January 10, 2013 in Personal Finance
The most effective way to change your financial habits is to take things one step at a time. For a more frugal 2013, here are some small steps you can take to reach your financial goals.
My Experience with Mint.com: One Year In and Loving It
by Krissy Schwab on July 18, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Saving, Smart Shopper
Once I started to catch on that I wasn’t conscious about how I spent my money daily, I started to think about a budget. But what tool would I use? Look no further than Mint.com to easily put your budget on the right track and help you save money.
CNN: Who’s Teaching Your Kids About Money?
by Jonathan Slappey on May 9, 2012 in Family Focus
As inflation continues to penetrate every corner of the economy, financial literacy has become a primary defense to combat the escalating prices of goods and services. Here is a summary of personal finance tips for kids from our friends at CNN.
Credit Report and Scores: The Importance of Staying on Top of Your Numbers
by Amber Hunt on January 18, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Mortgage Rates
How often do you check your credit report and scores? Once a year? Twice a Year? Never? Find out about the importance of checking your credit report and scores, how credit scores are used in qualifying you for a loan and how you can protect yourself from identity theft. All in one article! You may think it’s too good to be true…but it’s not. It’s just true.

The Basics of Retirement Planning For Young Professionals
by Stephanie Koske on September 27, 2011 in Credit & Debt, Retirement, Saving, Smart Shopper
Think you’re too young to start planning for retirement? Think again! Check out the many reasons why (and how) you should start saving now!

Mortgage Rates Hit All-Time Low. Should You Refinance? Of Course!
by Eric Mally on September 22, 2011 in Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
It’s a day for the record book, folks! Today mortgage rates have hit their lowest level ever! As of the time this post was published, mortgage rates are the lowest they have ever been at Quicken Loans.

Kick Start Your Dream Business
by Stephanie Koske on September 22, 2011 in Personal Finance, Trends, Zing Zone
Calling all entrepreneurs: check out these tips for starting your very own dream business! Move over lemonade stand on the corner!

Freddie Mac: Rates Just Keep on Falling!
by Rebecca Carter on September 15, 2011 in Mortgage Rates
It’s no fairy tale, low mortgage rates mean a happily-ever-after ending for those in the market to refinance or buy a new home.
Mortgage Employment On The Rise After 2,000 Jobs Lost Earlier This Year
by Jonathan Slappey on September 8, 2011 in Economic Analysis
More than 2,000 mortgage jobs have been lost this year according 2011 second-quarter reports. However, a recent refinance wave may help numbers pick back up.
